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2007-05-02 Home Front: WoT

Cowardly Iraqi Terrorist kills Massachusetts Marine

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Posted by Slegum Hupotch2127 2007-05-02 08:34|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Had you listened to us, his life would've been spared.

Posted by Nancy Pelosi and Harry Reid 2007-05-02 11:19|| 2007-05-02 11:19|| Front Page Top

#2 The sad part is, Harry and Nancy probably really do believe that, even tho I doubt even they have the incredible insensitivity to say so.

If the Army and the Navy
Ever look on Heaven's scene
They will find the streets are guarded
by United States Marines

[Wipes tear]

Posted by Bobby 2007-05-02 11:28|| 2007-05-02 11:28|| Front Page Top

#3 Semper Fi, indeed. Proof that the spirit of the Minutemen is not completely lost in Massachusetts.

Something tells me the Boston Glob won't pick up this story.

Posted by xbalanke 2007-05-02 11:55|| 2007-05-02 11:55|| Front Page Top

#4 Meters running troll, don't dawdle.

Posted by Shipman 2007-05-02 12:38|| 2007-05-02 12:38|| Front Page Top

#5 xbalanka, I didn't think to check earlier. There is a story posted on the Globe; will miracles never cease. Kudos to John R. Ellement

Link: Slain Marine mourned as hero

In part:
Callahan joined the Marines in June 2002 and graduated from technician's training in July 2005.

He volunteered for Iraq and arrived there in September 2005. Callahan was named the Marine Explosive Ord nance Disposal Technician for 2006 for what happened to him and others with him on Nov. 1, 2005.

According to the citation from the Marine Corps Engineers Association, a fraternal organization, Callahan used a robot to disarm an IED and had exited his vehicle to remove the bomb parts when a bomb placed underneath his vehicle exploded, wounding several men in his unit. At least two men eventually died, according to the association's account.

With insurgents pouring small arms fire into the Marines, Callahan rushed to help the wounded. After making sure they were safely evacuated, Callahan ignored small arms fire and returned by himself to the original IED site and completed his investigation, the citation said.

"These actions demonstrate an uncommon resolve to persevere in the face of grave danger," the citation said.

Posted by Delphi2005 2007-05-02 12:40|| 2007-05-02 12:40|| Front Page Top

#6 Hey, I just saw Justice in the sinktrap.
Whaddya gotta pull on your SATs to get into Achmed's Goat Grooming Institute?

Posted by tu3031 2007-05-02 12:44|| 2007-05-02 12:44|| Front Page Top

#7 Goat Grooming? Likely this troll has never worked a real job. Sort of like the liberal elitists he echoes.

Posted by Pappy 2007-05-02 12:55|| 2007-05-02 12:55|| Front Page Top

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